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Jan 19, 2016 | 08:01 PM

#11

Tackle

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If you're only paying $100 you're not getting a lock-n-stitch or time-sert, eh? You're getting ABC gum and a pat on the rear.

Jan 19, 2016 | 08:06 PM

#12

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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From: MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNSean

While replacing my intake manifold I was replacing the plugs and #3 was pretty much only finger tight. Looks like I got lucky.

Easy to replace and torque the spark plugs when you don't have an intake manifold.

Next time I will do the plugs myself.

The cheat is to use a scrap piece of 3/8 air hose. Always works, no way to cross thread and fast..

Jan 19, 2016 | 08:39 PM

#13

Fordfan2006

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From: Mooresville indiana

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Originally Posted by tonyroc14

Just replace them all! IF they are the factory plugs, it doesn't matter how many miles are on the truck, they ARE bad because you haven't replaced them and torqued them down properly. 28 ft/lbs. no anti seize

fixed it for you!

Jan 19, 2016 | 09:01 PM

#14

TNSean

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The motorcraft plugs have a nickel coating on the threads and don't need anti seize.

Jan 19, 2016 | 10:56 PM

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tonyroc14

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From: Jacksonville, NC. Brea, CA

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Originally Posted by Fordfan2006

fixed it for you!

meh.

My memory isn't so good.

Jan 19, 2016 | 11:24 PM

#16

the01kingranch

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Been there done that

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Jan 19, 2016 | 11:26 PM

#17

Fordfan2006

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From: Mooresville indiana

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Originally Posted by the01kingranch

Been there done that

is that a 3v 5.4 plug?

Jan 19, 2016 | 11:28 PM

#18

the01kingranch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordfan2006

is that a 3v 5.4 plug?

No it's an extended plug that came with the tap kit. I used it just to get buy. But have had it for probably about 5k miles now. No problems. Kit cost about 50